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Zero tolerance for hate
There is no place for hate, discrimination, harassment, threats or violence at 911吃瓜.
911吃瓜 is a diverse and global community united by a commitment to knowledge, learning and community. As an institution of learning and inquiry, 911吃瓜 supports open inquiry, academic freedom and respectful dialogue, including engagement with difficult and contested issues. These commitments coexist with our responsibility to address discrimination, harassment, threats, violence and other conduct that is inconsistent with university policies and applicable law.
Our guide to a safe 911吃瓜
Creating a safe and inclusive 911吃瓜 is a shared responsibility. Every member of our community has a role to play by treating others with respect, speaking up when they witness harmful behaviour and helping to foster safe and secure campuses for all who learn, teach, research, work and live at 911吃瓜.
How to report
911吃瓜 offers confidential and impartial support services for students, faculty and staff.
- If you experience or witness hate, discrimination, harassment or other concerning behaviour, report it through humanrights_office@sfu.ca. You do not need to be in a crisis or ready to report to reach out. Reach out anytime to ask questions, understand your options or access resources to make informed decisions.
Whether you have questions, are navigating a difficult situation, seeking advice, exploring your options, or would like to discuss a concern, community support offices across 911吃瓜 can provide information, guidance and connections to resources. Even if you are not directly involved, bystander reports help keep our campuses safe.
What happens after I raise a concern or reach out to a support office?
- Where appropriate, the concern is referred to the university office or resource best positioned to respond.
- You are provided with information about available supports, options and applicable processes, including whether a policy violation has occurred.
- You can also request assistance with informal resolution.
- You remain in control of decisions about next steps.
If you need personal support
- Access counselling, medical, faith-based and community-based services supports: Community Supports.
- Access identity-based supports.
- To report emerging risks to your personal safety, or to seek confidential consultation about a safety concern, email safe@sfu.ca.
If you are concerned about immediate safety
- Please report acts of violence or safety concerns directly to Campus Public Safety at safe@sfu.ca or by phone at 778-782-4500.
- In an emergency requiring police, fire or ambulance services, call 911.
What can I report or seek guidance about?
You can report or seek guidance about conduct you believe may involve hate, discrimination, harassment, threats or other identity-based harm. You do not need to be in a crisis or ready to report to reach out. Contact community support offices anytime to ask questions, understand your options or access resources to make informed decisions.
For example, the Human Rights Office & Central Hub provides:
- Confidential consultations and guidance related to:
- Discrimination and harassment
- Bullying and retaliation
- Respectful workplace and learning environments
- Human rights questions and concerns
- Conflict resolution and support
- Assistance with informal resolution, where appropriate
- Education, awareness initiatives and training
Examples of what to report may include racist, antisemitic or Islamophobic comments, disability-related discrimination, homophobic or transphobic behaviour, repeated harassment, threats, online abuse connected to your identity, exclusion from university activities based on protected grounds, or witnessing harmful conduct affecting another community member.
Concerns are assessed through applicable university processes and in accordance with 911吃瓜's policies, commitments and legal obligations, including those relating to academic freedom and freedom of expression.
Want to learn more?
Review community expectations, policies and educational resources and workshops to learn more about respectful and inclusive conduct, available supports and university processes.
Our Expectations
We expect all within the 911吃瓜 community and those who access our premises to make every effort to help us maintain our commitment to inclusive excellence. Six expectations align our commitments to academic quality, organizational excellence and a culture where we achieve equitable outcomes for all who work, live, teach and learn at 911吃瓜.
Our Supports
911吃瓜 has dedicated offices to help and support our community members through difficult situations and where possible, provide further protection from harm. If you or someone you know have experienced or observed an incident and need support, please connect with any of the following supports.
POLICIES AND CODES OF CONDUCT
Our policies designate and authorize 911吃瓜 individuals or units to implement decision-making actions and procedures to achieve intended outcomes.
(S10-05)
Human Rights Policy (GP18)
Bullying and Harassment Policy (GP47)
Public Interest Disclosure Policy (GP 48)
Sexualized Violence (GP44)
See all policies here: 911吃瓜 Policy Gazette
COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS
Faculty Support
As faculty members at 911吃瓜, your terms and conditions of employment and expectations on respectful relationships are outlined in the .
Staff Support
All 911吃瓜 employees have terms and conditions of employment that set expectations on respectful relationships between the university and its staff and with each other. For unionized staff or members of the Administrative and Professional Staff Association, please view your respective Collective or Basic Agreement.
A commitment to well-being
At 911吃瓜, we recognize that well-being is essential to academic success and a thriving university community. We all play a part in building a community where everyone can thrive.
- Find resources, services and supports available to students, staff, faculty, and leaders to promote well-being and a thriving campus community: Community Well-Being
- Members of the 911吃瓜 community who are affected by racism, including antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of intersectional identity-based hate or discrimination should also access identity-based supports.